Paul Terry, Chief Executive Officer of Photonic joined a panel of industry leaders on a session titled “Quantum for All” at 2024’s World Economic Forum Global Technology Retreat. National quantum capabilities will heavily influence various sectors, from cybersecurity and defence to industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, exacerbating the technological disparity among economies. How can we facilitate and expedite the equitable advancement of quantum ecosystems?

A recording of the session can be accessed on the Forum’s digital network with a Digital Membership .

Discussion Points Include:

• Assess the building blocks of quantum ecosystems.
• Reflect on opportunities and potentials of a quantum economy.
• Forge partnerships and policies for equitable access and benefits.

Speakers

• Paul Terry, Chief Executive Officer of Photonic
• Basma AlBuhairan, Managing Director, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Saudi Arabia
• Charles Chung, Quantum Computing, Applications and Strategy, IBM
• Nadia Carlsten, Vice-President, Product, SandboxAQ

Moderator: Rebecca Krauthamer, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Thought

Host: Arunima Sarkar, Lead, Quantum Technology at the World Economic Forum